Cost of Living Comparison Between Russia and Belarus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belarus is 14.3% lower than in Russia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belarus is 14.7% lower than in Russia | |
| Rent Prices in Belarus are 16.1% lower than in Russia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belarus are 1.2% lower than in Russia | |
| Groceries Prices in Belarus are 12.5% lower than in Russia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belarus is 2.2% higher than in Russia | |
Restaurants | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
800.00 руб (29.72 BYN) |
807.44 руб (30.00 BYN) |
+0.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
3,000.00 руб (111.46 BYN) |
3,229.74 руб (120.00 BYN) |
+7.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
500.00 руб (18.58 BYN) |
538.29 руб (20.00 BYN) |
+7.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
150.00 руб (5.57 BYN) |
107.66 руб (4.00 BYN) |
-28.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
200.00 руб (7.43 BYN) |
188.40 руб (7.00 BYN) |
-5.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
202.45 руб (7.52 BYN) |
157.85 руб (5.87 BYN) |
-22.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
91.86 руб (3.41 BYN) |
62.96 руб (2.34 BYN) |
-31.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
42.17 руб (1.57 BYN) |
37.12 руб (1.38 BYN) |
-12.0 % |
Markets | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
93.72 руб (3.48 BYN) |
69.62 руб (2.59 BYN) |
-25.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
51.85 руб (1.93 BYN) |
46.58 руб (1.73 BYN) |
-10.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
52.89 руб (1.97 BYN) |
46.64 руб (1.73 BYN) |
-11.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
134.41 руб (4.99 BYN) |
124.86 руб (4.64 BYN) |
-7.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
402.20 руб (14.94 BYN) |
276.93 руб (10.29 BYN) |
-31.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
188.64 руб (7.01 BYN) |
169.51 руб (6.30 BYN) |
-10.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
357.65 руб (13.29 BYN) |
308.10 руб (11.45 BYN) |
-13.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
65.41 руб (2.43 BYN) |
57.73 руб (2.14 BYN) |
-11.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
66.80 руб (2.48 BYN) |
68.12 руб (2.53 BYN) |
+2.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
71.73 руб (2.67 BYN) |
76.60 руб (2.85 BYN) |
+6.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
101.24 руб (3.76 BYN) |
88.01 руб (3.27 BYN) |
-13.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
29.82 руб (1.11 BYN) |
23.87 руб (0.89 BYN) |
-20.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
24.39 руб (0.91 BYN) |
25.30 руб (0.94 BYN) |
+3.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
106.62 руб (3.96 BYN) |
112.81 руб (4.19 BYN) |
+5.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
57.38 руб (2.13 BYN) |
50.52 руб (1.88 BYN) |
-12.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
600.00 руб (22.29 BYN) |
672.86 руб (25.00 BYN) |
+12.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
82.69 руб (3.07 BYN) |
86.72 руб (3.22 BYN) |
+4.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
160.59 руб (5.97 BYN) |
154.09 руб (5.73 BYN) |
-4.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
250.00 руб (9.29 BYN) |
188.40 руб (7.00 BYN) |
-24.6 % |
Transportation | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
40.00 руб (1.49 BYN) |
26.91 руб (1.00 BYN) |
-32.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
2,040.00 руб (75.80 BYN) |
1,345.73 руб (50.00 BYN) |
-34.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
170.00 руб (6.32 BYN) |
80.74 руб (3.00 BYN) |
-52.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
56.33 руб (2.09 BYN) |
72.34 руб (2.69 BYN) |
+28.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
500.00 руб (18.58 BYN) |
1,256.91 руб (46.70 BYN) |
+151.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
62.69 руб (2.33 BYN) |
71.98 руб (2.67 BYN) |
+14.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
3,000,000.00 руб (111,463.97 BYN) |
1,614,871.67 руб (60,000.00 BYN) |
-46.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
2,780,415.87 руб (103,305.39 BYN) |
1,979,402.59 руб (73,544.02 BYN) |
-28.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
9,685.54 руб (359.86 BYN) |
4,740.32 руб (176.13 BYN) |
-51.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
516.52 руб (19.19 BYN) |
680.68 руб (25.29 BYN) |
+31.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
647.18 руб (24.05 BYN) |
982.25 руб (36.50 BYN) |
+51.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
3,176.23 руб (118.01 BYN) |
2,776.84 руб (103.17 BYN) |
-12.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
1,682.52 руб (62.51 BYN) |
1,449.87 руб (53.87 BYN) |
-13.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
450.00 руб (16.72 BYN) |
403.72 руб (15.00 BYN) |
-10.3 % |
Childcare | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
28,948.22 руб (1,075.56 BYN) |
27,907.00 руб (1,036.88 BYN) |
-3.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
807,705.98 руб (30,010.04 BYN) |
1,491,505.14 руб (55,416.36 BYN) |
+84.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
5,680.95 руб (211.07 BYN) |
3,767.51 руб (139.98 BYN) |
-33.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
3,608.63 руб (134.08 BYN) |
3,585.61 руб (133.22 BYN) |
-0.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
8,970.17 руб (333.28 BYN) |
8,780.85 руб (326.25 BYN) |
-2.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
8,308.92 руб (308.71 BYN) |
7,848.47 руб (291.61 BYN) |
-5.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
41,182.49 руб (1,530.12 BYN) |
36,771.84 руб (1,366.24 BYN) |
-10.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
28,639.71 руб (1,064.10 BYN) |
22,648.72 руб (841.51 BYN) |
-20.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
74,831.58 руб (2,780.34 BYN) |
63,240.43 руб (2,349.68 BYN) |
-15.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
51,952.89 руб (1,930.29 BYN) |
42,252.75 руб (1,569.89 BYN) |
-18.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
17,987.62 руб (668.32 BYN) |
12,440.29 руб (462.21 BYN) |
-30.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
12,730.32 руб (472.99 BYN) |
8,300.13 руб (308.39 BYN) |
-34.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Russia Edit |
Belarus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
64,633.92 руб (2,401.45 BYN) |
56,328.39 руб (2,092.86 BYN) |
-12.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 18.47 | 15.51 | -16.0 % |
| Last update: | 17 February 2026 | 16 February 2026 | |
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